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拖
tuō
Description
“拖”是一个动词，意思是用手把东西往地上或往一个方向拉。
"拖" is a verb meaning to pull something on the ground or in a direction with your hand.
它也常常用来说做事很慢、一直不做，比如“拖时间”。
It is also often used to describe doing things slowly or delaying, like "拖时间" (dragging out time).
Meanings
拖tuō
to pull or drag something along
他把箱子拖到门口。
He dragged the box to the door.
拖tuō
to delay; to put off; to drag out
别再拖了，快点做作业。
Stop dragging it, hurry up and do your homework.
拖地tuōdì
to mop the floor
妈妈每天都拖地。
Mom mops the floor every day.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
拖 stresses dragging along a surface, while 拉 is a general pull toward you.
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 shows the action is done with the hands.
In videos
“像拖鸡蛋一样把他顺势脱下来”
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